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Could Eating Your (Canned) Vegetables Be Bad For You?

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:42:00 +0000

According to popular site, WebMD , a new study shows that eating canned vegetables could expose you to chemical compound, bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA.

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Could Eating Your (Canned) Vegetables Be Bad For You?

Ride of Silence – Honoring Slain and Injured Cyclists

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:39:54 +0000

This evening at 7:00 pm, cyclists around the country will ride in silence for about 45 minutes to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed while riding their bicycles.

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Ride of Silence – Honoring Slain and Injured Cyclists

Superior Foods Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens in Fish Product

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:25:00 +0000

Superior Foods Co., Grand Rapids, MI.

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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Mislabeled Fresh & Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:00 +0000

– Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is voluntarily recalling some fresh&easy™ “Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies” (40 oz.) because they may contain undeclared pecans. Individuals who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Mislabeled Fresh & Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies

SNACKS ON RACKS, INC. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert because of Undeclared Allergens in Their Gourmet Snacks Pack Product Line

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:14:00 +0000

Snacks on Racks, Inc. of Parkville, Missouri is recalling products from their line of Gourmet Snacks Packs because they may contain undeclared milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, egg, sulfites or wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, sulfites, soy or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

RockHard Laboratories Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of RockHard Weekend marketed as Dietary Supplement

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:59:00 +0000

RockHard Laboratories announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplement sold under the name RockHard Weekend (RHW) specific to the following Lot Numbers: Blister Pack: T12 705 08 (exp: 10/11) / T12 705 09 (exp: 3/12, 8/12) 3ct Bottle: R417 0509 (exp: 09/12) 8ct Bottle: T237-0509 (exp: 06/12) RockHard Laboratories is conducting a voluntary recall after being informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that voluntary lab analysis found that RHW, specific to the above lot numbers, contains sulfoaildenfil, an analogue of Sildenfil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED) making RockHard Weekend an unapproved drug. The active drug ingredient is not listed on the product label.

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RockHard Laboratories Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Specific Lots of RockHard Weekend marketed as Dietary Supplement

FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Long-Term Pain Relief after Shingles Attacks

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:43:00 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the approval of Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% patch, a medicated skin patch that relieves the pain of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a serious complication that can occur after a bout with shingles.

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FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Long-Term Pain Relief after Shingles Attacks

FDA Expands Use of CSL Limited’s Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines to Infants and Children

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:36:00 +0000

The U.S.

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FDA Expands Use of CSL Limited’s Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines to Infants and Children

Cardiac Science Notifies AED Customers of Nationwide Voluntary Medical Device Correction

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:04:00 +0000

Cardiac Science Corporation [NASDAQ: CSCX] is initiating a voluntary field correction after it was determined certain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) may experience a rare product issue in which the AED may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt.

New Report Recommends Enhanced Food Tracing Guidelines

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:37:00 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) today released a report from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), which recommends clear objectives be set for all users of a simpler, globally accepted food supply chain that can benefit from existing commercial systems.

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New Report Recommends Enhanced Food Tracing Guidelines